Cat breed · Mixed ancestry
Domestic Longhair
A non-pedigree cat with a long coat — common in shelters and needing more grooming than a shorthair.
Medium13–18 yearsWorldwideCan suit apartments
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Mixed ancestry
- Origin
- Worldwide
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 4–7 kg (9–15 lb)
- Height
- 23–28 cm
- Lifespan
- 13–18 years
- Coat
- Medium to long, any colour
- Temperament
- IndividualOften placidVaried
History
Long coats arose naturally in colder regions and spread through free-breeding cat populations.
Appearance
Plush coat with a ruff and feathered tail, in every colour.
Exercise and activity
Daily interactive play and climbing opportunities.
Care and grooming
Brush three or four times weekly to prevent mats behind the ears, in the armpits and along the trousers.
Health considerations
- Hairballs
- Matting-related skin problems
- Dental disease
- Obesity
- Kidney disease with age